AN IMPRESSIVE new light show at the Warwick Hospital will ensure emergency helicopters can make their way to patients in need quickly and safely.

Two upgrades at the hospital, completed in August at a cost of $68,200, were aimed at enhancing safety for pilots when approaching and taking off from the helipad.

Ensbey Electrical electrician Ben Tomkins was responsible for planning and installing the state-of-the art lighting system.

"We upgraded the existing lights to meet the aviation standards, which will basically make it safer for everyone involved in patient transfers," he said.

"The landing lights are green, obstruction points are a red beacon and there is a heliport beacon that flashes in Morse Code the letter 'H' for helipad, so the chopper can fly straight in to helipad and they don't have to waste valuable time and money circling to find it and work out the best approach.

"It is great knowing that you have an average $18 million aircraft flying more safely," he said.

"It is so important because it impacts expensive aircraft, buildings and the biggest thing is getting patients in and out really quickly, which is so important."

The system was put to the test last Friday evening when RACQ CareFlight was tasked to Warwick to transport a snake-bite victim.

The man, aged in his 30s, was flown to the Princess Alexandra Hospital at 11.30pm after being bitten by an unknown type of snake while camping.

Toowoomba RACQ CareFlight Rescue Pilot Hamish Felton-Taylor this week praised the upgraded system.

"The new lights are excellent," he said.

"Being aviation-specific, they enable the crews to clearly identify the hospital helipad far earlier from amongst Warwick's other lights.

"This is particularly good on dark nights or during heavy weather.

"The strobing lights are also highly effective with or without night vision goggles."

A Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service spokeswoman said the lights work was carried out in two stages.

"The first of the upgrades included the supply and installation of one helicopter flashing beacon, seven red obstruction lights, a new windsock, a solar light for the windsock and 12 green helipad lights," she said.

"The second stage included the supply and installation of a solar beacon on the top of a nearby building, four floodlights for the helipad and two floodlights for the helipad walkway.

"The project also included the installation of a radio control system for the operation of the lights."